St. Louis

We're back in St. Louis now after a good trip of visiting with family & friends. It was fun to introduce Hudson to so many people. He was such a trooper on our trip. We weren't sure quite what to expect, but he did a great job sleeping in the car for the most part and greeting so many people with a smile. My left elbow hurts & I was trying to think of what it could be. After racking my brain, I believe it's from reaching back to put Hudson's pacifier back in his mouth again and again and again from the front seat. So, it wasn't without some bumps, but overall he traveled well and we're glad we went.

We did come back to find that our basement had flooded in Trent's study. We had to throw away all the carpet from that one room and moved some other carpet pieces we had in other rooms into there. Water got into our printer as well, but I'm not sure if it's broken yet or not. Thankfully none of Trent's books got wet.

Hudson has his 2mo check-up on Monday. He's starting to get a flat spot on the back of his head, which we're anxious to ask the pediatrician about. Every time we put him down, he always turns his head slightly to the right, therefore laying on the same spot on his head. We've tried changing the direction he's laying in his crib, turning his head manually after he falls asleep, propping him with a rolled-up receiving blanket and putting colorful things for him to look at on his left side all to no avail. Sometimes we can get him to turn his head for 5-10min, but it always goes back to the one spot. I have been wearing him in the front baby carrier we have a lot to decrease the amount of time he's on his head. We'll see what the doctor says. Then on Tuesday I go back to work. Trent will watch Hudson while I'm at work.

my Dad & Stepmom with Hudson


at Arlington National Cemetery


walking around the National Mall